root position: Gm6
G – B♭ – D – E
Gm6 Piano Chord
The G minor 6 chord (Gm6) is made of the notes G, B♭, D and E. Its formula is 1 – ♭3 – 5 – 6.
Notes in Gm6
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | root |
| B♭ | ♭3 | minor 3rd |
| D | 5 | perfect 5th |
| E | 6 | major 6th |
How to play Gm6 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-2-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-2-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Gm6 inversions
1st inversion: Gm6/Bb
B♭ – D – E – G
2nd inversion: Gm6/D
D – E – G – B♭
3rd inversion: Gm6/E
E – G – B♭ – D
Other names for Gm6
Gm6 is also written as Gmin6, G-6.
Keys that contain Gm6
Gm6 is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.